Adam Levine is a powerful force in pop music. His road to musical success, however, began with a guitar when he was just a boy. In this introduction, young readers will learn all about Adam’s childhood, as well as his incredible career and how he built it.

Ariana Grande is one of pop music’s shining stars. This fascinating biography examines her life and achievements through controlled text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and simple sentences. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers.

Beyonce is a pop music mega star beloved by her fans. She has sold more than 160 million albums worldwide. So how did this talented performer rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Beyonce’s exhilarating journey from childhood to superstardom.

Blake Shelton is a country music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Blake’s childhood in Oklahoma and how he achieved his dream of becoming a country music icon.

Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. This fascinating biography examines his life and achievements through controlled text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers.

This Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress got her big break when she won American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood went on to become one of country music’s biggest stars. In this exciting introduction, young readers will learn about Carrie’s early life and her many achievements.

In 2008, a striking new voice lit up the pop music scene. Just who is Lady Gaga? In this exciting introduction, young readers will learn about Lady Gaga and her path to success, both as a performer and as a songwriter.

Growing up in Georgia, country music seemed a natural fit for young Luke Bryan. He began his career as a songwriter. Before long, Luke was wowing fans with his own voice and music. In this introduction, young readers will learn how Luke became a hugely popular country music star.

Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is one of the most amazing entertainers in history. His catchy songs became number-one hits in many countries. In this fascinating introduction, young readers learn about Michael’s early life and his path to the top of the pop music world.

Miranda Lambert is one of the most popular country artists of our time. In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn how Miranda made it to the top of her profession, and continues to wow audiences with her incredible talent.

Pharrell Williams is a musical superstar. This fascinating biography examines his life and achievements through controlled text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and simple sentences. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers.

Taylor Swift is a pop music icon. This fascinating biography examines her life and achievements through controlled text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers.

Meet famous musician Bruno Mars. Follow Mars’s career from his smash debut Doo-Wops and Hooligans to five Grammy Awards, including his charitable work with organizations such as MusiCares and Musicians on Call. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet superstar DJ Calvin Harris. Follow Harris’s career from I Created Disco to one Grammy and two American Music Awards, including his charitable work with organizations such as CALM and Shelter Scotland. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet singing sensation Demi Lovato. Follow Lovato’s career from her smash debut Don’t Forget to a Grammy Award nomination, including her charitable work with organizations such as the WE Movement. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran. Follow Sheeran’s career from his smash debut through two Grammy Awards, including his charitable work with organizations such as Red Nose Day. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet talented actress Emma Watson. Follow her career, from her debut in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone through Beauty and the Beast, including her charitable work with organizations such as the United Nations. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet famous girl group Fifth Harmony. Follow Fifth Harmony’s career from The X Factor, to their smash debut Reflection, to an American Music Award. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet pop star Selena Gomez. Follow Gomez’s career, including Disney, Ramona and Beezus, and smash album Revival. Her charitable work with organizations such as the United Nations Children’s Fund is included. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Meet famous entertainer Zendaya. Follow Zendaya’s career from her smash debut album, to The Greatest Showman, and Spider-Man: Homecoming movies, and including her charitable work with organizations such as feedONE. Includes table of contents, map, fact boxes, infographic, glossary, and index.

Discover the stories of influential women like Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, and Marie Curie, as well as important moments in women's history. This Level 4 reader approaches human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle while building reading skills and vocabulary.

What makes a hero? Some heroes put their lives on the line, some fight for a fairer world, and some explore the unknown. This Level 3 reader celebrates true stories of men and women who have done extraordinary things, while building reading skills and vocabulary.

From scoring hit after hit on the R & B and pop music charts to slaying it onscreen as an actor, Beyoncé does it all. Explore the life of Queen Bey and follow her journey from a girl to a superstar to her life today as a Grammy-winning singer with multiple platinum albums.

This timely title examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer.

Minecraft creator Markus ''Notch'' Persson has always loved programming. Find out how he translated his childhood passion for writing code into a multi-million dollar career as the mind behind Minecraft.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of a New York planetarium, hosts a science podcast, and has a following of more than three million on Twitter. Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, arguably the most famous astrophysicist in the modern world.

American actress Meghan Markle is not a typical royal. Upon hearing the news of her engagement to Prince Harry, royal watchers cheered the addition of a woman of color to the royal family. This profile chronicles how Prince Harry met the American actress.

Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. She later founded Girls Who Code to help close the gender gap in technology. This inspiring biography shares Saujani's story.

Blake Griffin is known for being a #1 draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner, and one of the best power forwards playing today. Learn more about the perennial All-Star in this comprehensive biography. Includes full-color photos and infographics.

John F. Kennedy the Bra
Series: I Can Read
Leveled Reader, Nonfiction
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John F. Kennedy the Bra
by Keenan, Sheila 2017

Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in John F. Kennedy’s life in this engaging Level 2 biography, which combines a traditional, illustrated narrative with historical photos, a timeline, and little-known facts about the thirty-fifth U.S. president.

Abraham Lincoln fought for fairness, freedom, and unity. Beginning readers will learn about the sixteenth U.S. president's life in this Level 2 biography, which includes a timeline, historical photos, and little-known facts. From Kirkus: ''A fluid, easy-to-read biography for early readers.''

Students can explore the life, achievements and challenges of one of the most recognized scientists in the world with this engaging National Geographic reader. Level 3 text provides accessible, wide-ranging information for independent readers. Includes glossary, fact boxes and a quiz.

Discover one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for independent readers.

Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for independent readers.

During the golden age of science in Muslim civilization, ‘’Father of Optics’’ Ibn al-Haytham set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process! Kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist in this National Geographic reader packed with beautiful, engaging photos.

Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor. Readers will learn about her rise to become the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice, and the challenges she faced along the way.

Covering important advancements made by women, this inspiring collection of short biographies introduces readers to thirty-three of the most influential women in science. From Kirkus: ''This collective biography is most timely. An interesting, engaging collection. . .''

Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to go to space, in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 reader. Includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about space!

Meet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language we still use today in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 reader! Includes extra facts and interesting trivia about how computers have changed over time. Chosen by the Children’s Book Council as a best STEM book of 2017!

Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars with millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others. Kids will love learning about her life in this early biography.

Meet Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut to go to space. She worked on a space shuttle for two different missions; but she was also a teacher, an author, and a professor! Kids will love learning about her amazing life in this early biography.

Aaron Judge broke a thirty-year-old MLB record and won the home run derby, as a rookie. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Sports fans will love this high-action book about one of baseball's newest stars.

Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and he has the stats to prove it. He reached 300 touchdown passes faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. Read about Rodgers's football career, how he stays fit, and more.

Antonio Brown is known as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In 2014, he led the NFL with receiving yards, and in eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has totaled almost 10,000 receiving yards. Read about Brown's football career, his path to stardom, and how he keeps healthy.

Breanna Stewart is a talented basketball player for the Seattle Storm. In 2016 she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year, and she helped the US women's basketball team take home the gold in the 2016 Olympics. Read about how she trains, what she likes to do off the court, and more.

The NFL's 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, Dak Prescott, certainly earned his title as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about Prescott's career and how he spends time off the field.

Giancarlo Stanton is a NY Yankees outfielder and one of the most powerful hitters in baseball. He led the MLB in home runs in 2017. Learn about his time playing in the minor leagues, how he works out and how he earned the highest-paying contract in MLB history.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is known to basketball fans as ''The Greek Freak.'' Through dynamic photos and text, readers will learn more fun information about Antetokounmpo, from his childhood in Greece to his career as an NBA superstar.

Benjamin Banneker wasn't just a scientist, but also an author, astronomer, and mathematician. Learn how this self-taught man came to be one of the first important African American intellectuals. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

George Washington Carver was not only an inventor, but a farmer and professor. Discover how he not only improved the way people farmed, but introduced over 300 uses for the peanut. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Johannes Gutenberg wasn't just an inventor. He was also a goldsmith, printer, and publisher. Young readers will discover how this man found a way to bring information to people near and far. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Madam C.J. Walker was not only an inventor, but also an activist and businesswoman. Young readers will discover that she fought for civil rights while becoming a successful business owner. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young readers will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity, and won two Nobel prizes while doing so. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor, but also a physicist and businessman. Young readers will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone. Includes discussion questions, writing prompts, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Alexander Hamilton played an important role in the Revolutionary War, rising to become General George Washington’s right-hand man. But his accomplishments don’t stop there! Fans of the Broadway musical Hamilton and American history lovers will love this Level 3 illustrated biography of Hamilton.

This Step 4 Biography Reader shares the story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. As a young girl, Malala spoke up about the importance of girls’ education. The Taliban's attack only strengthened her resolve to share her message of human rights with the world.

Nelson Mandela's journey from student, to revolutionary, to inmate, to president of South Africa will inspire and engage young readers. This Step 4 Biography uses challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs, perfect for newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

This Step 3 Biography Reader introduces readers to Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts to protect our environment and establish national parks. Teddy battled asthma all his life, and the list of things he shouldn’t do was long. But when people told him ''you can’t,'' he set about proving them wrong!

Who Are Venus..Serena W
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$16.36

Who Are Venus..Serena W
by Buckley, James Jr. 2017

Follow these amazing sisters from their early days of training to the Olympics, where they have each won four gold medals--more than any other tennis player. This title in the NYT best-selling series has eighty illustrations that help bring the exciting story of these tennis champs to life.

Who Is Bob Dylan?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$15.36

Who Is Bob Dylan?
by O'Connor, Jim 2013

A Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter, musician, and artist, Bob Dylan is an American icon. In the past five decades, Dylan's work has influenced everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie to Eminem. Young music lovers will be fascinated by this great artist's life.

Who Is Bruce Springstee
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$15.36

Who Is Bruce Springstee
by Sabol, Stephanie 2016

Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar town and didn't fit in at school, but found solace in playing guitar. This fascinating narrative nonfiction title details how the legendary musician remained a working class hero whose music deals with the political and social changes in our country.

Who Is Elton John?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$15.36

Who Is Elton John?
by Anderson, Kirsten 2016

How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Follow this amazing musician from his roots to international stardom.

Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$16.36

Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
by Stine, Megan 2017

Sonya Sotomayor's career as a judge has been anything but dry and boring - she once hopped on a motorcycle to chase down counterfeiters. Readers will be inspired by the story of the first Hispanic woman to become a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Who Was Cesar Chavez?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
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$16.36

Who Was Cesar Chavez?
by Rau, Dana Meachen 2017

Young readers will be inspired by the story of Cesar Chavez, who led a movement that brought major changes to the lives of farmworkers. He also changed the way Mexican Americans were viewed in America. With Cesar's guidance, they came together and created real change.

Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime.

Who Was Henry Ford?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
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$16.36

Who Was Henry Ford?
by Burgan, Michael 2014

Henry Ford created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Follow his meteoric rise, and learn how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T Ford car shaped modern American industry.

Who Was Louis Braille?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$16.36

Who Was Louis Braille?
by Frith, Margaret 2014

Louis Braille was only fifteen when he invented a reading system that converted printed words into columns of raised dots. Readers will learn how Braille opened the world of books to the sightless, and nearly two hundred years later, no one has ever improved on his simple, brilliant idea.

Who Was Sitting Bull?
Series: Who HQ
Chapter, Nonfiction
Penworthy Prebound Book
$16.36

Who Was Sitting Bull?
by Spinner, Stephanie 2014

No one knew the boy they called 'Jumping Badger' would grow to become a great leader. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland for his people.

Carli Lloyd is one of the country’s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and her greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her Olympic and World Cup wins. Includes fact boxes, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Maya Moore is one of the country’s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and her greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her NCAA and WNBA championship wins. Includes fact boxes, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Simone Biles is one of the country’s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and her greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance. Includes fact boxes, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Simone Manuel is one of the country’s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and her greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance. Includes fact boxes, timelines, more resources, and safe websites.

Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. Caldecott winner Jacqueline Briggs Martin tells the inspiring story of an innovator, educator, and community builder. Readers will share Will Allen’s optimism and determination to bring good food to every table. A 2014 ALA Notable book.

An introduction to Leonardo da Vinci's genius, focusing on his famous notebook sketches, this book shows how Leonardo's ideas foreshadowed modern inventions, offering a window into the future. From Kirkus: ''Energetic, engaging and eclectic-just like its subject.''